Lap-robe.



W. G. RASGH.

LAP ROBE.

APPLIOATION FILED JAN. 22, 1908,

9095685) Patented Nov. 3, 1903.

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rinirnn s WILLIAM G. RASCH, OF BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN.

LAP-ROBE Application filed January 22, 1908.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM G. RAsoH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Burlington, in the county of Racine and State of Wisconsin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Lap-Robes, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, forming a part thereof.

This invention relates to lap robes such as it is common to use in vehicles out of doors, and the invention will be hereinafter particularly pointed out and specifically claimed.

It is known to all persons who have been obliged to use lap robes in order to keep themselves warm and comfortable, that the proper way to dispose a robe is to wrap it around the feet and legs, permitting a goodly portion of the lower edge thereof to project below the feet, so that the feet can be placed upon the robe, thereby preventing the cold air from entering the folds of the robe and reaching the feet and legs. This use of the ordinary robe was convenient enough with ordinary vehicles, but with the advent of the motor car and automobile, in which one or both feet as well as both hands must be used to control the vehicle, the ordinary lap robe could not be used in the ordinary manner and afford any protection, as one or both feet are obliged to project below the bottom edge of the robe, thereby allowing free access of the wind and cold air to the interior of the folds of the robe, no matter how tightly the robe might be folded about a persons body and legs.

While the ordinary robe might be used in the proper way as indicated above, and the feet pedals could be reached and operated by allowing the robe to bag or be slack about the feet, there always exists an uncertainty as to which pedal is engaged by the foot and how it is engaged thereby, due to the fact that the pedals are covered with the robe and the foot or feet must move inside of the robe.

This invention provides a structure of robe which can be used in the proper manner, that is, wrapped about a persons body and legs with a goodly portion thereof extending under the feet, so that the wind and cold air cannot penetrate to the interior of its folds, at the same time a foot or both feet may be projected out through the main Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 3, 1908.

Serial No. 412,092.

part or body of the robe without being exposed or without afiording any access for wind or cold air to the interior of the folds of the robe.

Referring to the drawings which accompany this specification and form a part thereof, and on which the same reference characters are used to designate the same elements wherever they may appear upon each of the several views, Figure 1 is a perspective of a lap robe embodying this invention; Fig. 2 is an elevation of the rear or inside of said robe; Fig. 3 is an elevation partly in section, of a fragment of the robe; and Fig. 4 is an elevation partly in section, of a modification.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral 1 designates a lap robe of the general square or rectangular shape, which may be formed from any suitable material, as textile fabrics, fur hides etc, and may be provided with straps, buttons or buckles to confine it about the person, as is customary with this class of robes.

At some little distance from the lower edge 2 of the robe, as for example, four or five inches or more, is formed an aperture 3, of sufficient size to receive a foot of the chauffeur or driver. Preferably a similar aperture 4 is provided for the other foot, although for use on some machines but one aperture is necessary.

Secured to the robe and inclosing these apertures on the front side of the robe, are the foot pockets or boots 5 and 6, which are preferably formed from the same material as the body of the robe, except that the bottom portions 7 and 8 are formed of leather or some other equally durable material, the several parts being secured together either by stitching or riveting, or in any suitable manner.

In order to prevent the accidental withdrawal of a foot from boots 5 and 6, means are provided to retain a foot therein, as for example, rubber bands 9, which are secured to the bottoms of said boots and surround the same on the outside thereof, though of course it will be understood that straps or any equivalent devices may be used for this purpose.

Fig. 4 illustrates a modified construction for this purpose, consisting of a rubber strap 10 secured to the inner or rear face of the robe l opposite an aperture therein, said strap being adapted to pass around the heel of a foot, but this construction is not as convenient as the preferred construction dis closed by Figs. 1 and 3.

By referring to Figs. 1 and 3 of the draw- 1 ings, it will be seen that the rubber bands 9 or equivalent devices are not only useful for retaining the feet in the boots, but they also serve to have the boot conform to the size of the foot inserted therein, so that the boot is held comfortably and closely on the foot.

That is claimed is:

1. The combination witha lap robe provided with an aperture located at a distance from its lower-edge, of a boot secured to said robe and closing said aperture at the front of the robe.

2. The combination with a lap robe provided with an aperture located at a distance from its lower edge, of a boot secured to said robe and closing said aperture at the front of the robe, and means to retain a foot in said boot.

3. The combination with a lap robe provided with an aperture located at a distance from its lower edge, of a boot secured to said robe and closing said aperture at the front of the robe, and a rubber band secured to said boot and encircling the boot to retain a foot in the boot and adapted to keep said boot fitted snugly to a foot, whatever its slze.

In witness whereof I hereto affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

WVILLIAM Gr. RASCH.

WVitnesses:

JNo. REYNOLDS, G. C. RAsoI-I. 

